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VOL.27 :: NO.05 :: Jan 31 - Feb 06, 2004
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NO TWO opinions exist over acknowledging that the power, range and depth of the Indian batsmen are now at their zenith.
Five-man army: best in the business?Without attaching any bit of history, and strictly on the basis of the recent performance in Australia, India's batting looks the strongest on the circuit, writes VIJAY LOKAPALLY.
Indian batting: then and nowIt can be argued that Gavaskar & Co. made their runs in conditions tougher for batting and against a more skilful and fierce bunch of pacemen, but Ganguly's men deserve their share of credit for a brand of batsmanship that has been attacking and entertaining, writes S. DINAKAR.
A fine, an injury and a death THERE was plenty of action in the second week of the VB Tri-series. India and Australia continued to play riveting cricket. Sydney, Jan. 22: Australia won by two wickets INDIA: S. C. Ganguly c Gilchrist b Lee 1; P. A. Patel c Gilchrist b Gillespie 28; V. V. S. Laxman (not out) 106; R. Dravid c Gilchrist b Bichel 12; Yuvraj Singh b Lee 139; R. S. Gavaskar (not out) 2; Extras (lb-1, w-5, nb-2) 8; Total (for ... Brisbane, Jan. 20: India won by 24 runs INDIA: P. A. Patel b Streak 19; S. C. Ganguly c Hondo b Ervine 33; V. V. S. Laxman c Taibu b Ervine 12; R. Dravid c Streak b Ervine 84; Yuvraj Singh b Price 69; R. S. Gavaskar b Streak 22; H. K. Badani (not out) 1; I. K. Pathan (not out) ... Brisbane, Jan. 18: India won by 19 runs INDIA: S. C. Ganguly c & b Williams 18; S. R. Tendulkar c & b Symonds 86; V. V. S. Laxman (not out) 103; R. Dravid c Williams b Harvey 74; Yuvraj Singh b Lee 5; R. S. Gavaskar (not out) 2; Extras (b-4, lb-2, w-6, nb-3) 15; Total (for four ...
Cut down in the prime of his lifeDavid Hookes loved the banter of the game almost as much as he had loved playing, loved the dressing-room with its myths and secrets. It was no surprise that he stayed with the game after his playing days were over, no surprise that he was still drinking and talking at midnight on the night his life ended, writes PETER ROEBUCK.
The unexpected twists and turns THE Test series in Australia has been an eye-opener in more ways than one.
Fusion of brain and brawn CRICKET is a game in which attitude and intelligence play a vital part.
Who is now the greatest batsman?AS Steve of that ilk marches briskly away from the international scene and into the pavilion of obscurity known as Australian domestic cricket there are seven main contenders for the crown.
The factors denting the game further In the final part of his investigation into the dwindling integrity within cricket, TED CORBETT looks at corruption, chucking and sledging.
Proteas sign off in style IT didn't come as a complete surprise when South African skipper Graeme Smith and all-rounder Jacques Kallis spoke about Australia. Captains' comments SOUTH AFRICA'S strong batting and West Indies' poor bowling were the keys to the outcome of their Test series, captains Graeme Smith and Brian Lara agreed. South Africa won the fourth and final Test by 10 wickets to claim the series 3-0. "The ... NEW ZELAND-PAKISTAN ONE-DAYERS 
Sweet revenge for the KiwisPerhaps no team prepares better than New Zealand and it is in sticking to a plan and executing it well that the Kiwis score. They just do the simple things right.
Srichaphan is a practising Buddhist, and though his aggressive shot-making does not always reflect it, he is a patient man.
Moya stops a fighting Srichaphan HIS is a glamorous face in the glitzy world of international tennis — a visage that could make many a young heart flutter.
The talk of moving the championship started in 2003 and the rumours made the rounds this year as well.
The second actWhen Martina Navratilova retired in 1994, no one imagined she would return in her 40s to compete against pros half her age. But with her trademark focus and commitment, she's not only playing — she's winning. By PETER BODO.
THE world rally championship is set for a major overhaul with drivers able to score even if they crash or stop before the final day of an event. The extraordinary meeting, chaired by FIA president Max Mosley recently, focused on how to cut costs ... 
Blatter wants women to wear sexy uniformsHERE is a fashion tip sure to make female soccer players uncomfortable: the sport's chief suggests they slip into something a little tighter on the field. FIFA president Sepp Blatter said women should consider wearing more revealing uniforms, ... Fund-raising for Foe's widow A FUND-RAISING match held in honour of Marc-Vivien Foe, who died playing for his country Cameroon last year, has raised $248,000. A cheque for that sum was handed over to the stricken Manchester City midfielder's widow, Marie Louise, by the ... 
Van Basten wants to become coachDUTCH legend Marco van Basten, the greatest goalscorer of his generation, wants to become coach of Shanghai Shenhua, China. The Shanghai Morning Post, citing the club, said Van Basten had applied for the post left vacant by Wu Jingui ... 
Pam Shriver to become a motherTENNIS legend Pam Shriver and Australia's only James Bond, George Lazenby, 64, are expecting a baby. Shriver confirmed that "Baby Lazenby" is due in July, according to a report in Australian daily Herald Sun. "I haven't talked about it ...
A sadly mediocre championship THE FA CUP, mother of all competitions, founded in 1872, remains the very crucible of shocks, surprises and giant killing.
DAVID SEAMAN announced the end of his 22-year-old career in controversial circumstances.
Massimo Moratti quits MASSIMO MORATTI has quit as president of Inter Milan, bringing to an end a big-spending but ultimately unsuccessful eight-year stint in charge of the club. Moratti, the son of late legendary Inter president Angelo Moratti who led the club to ... EURO FLAVOUR Germany hopes to break even GERMAN organisers of the 2006 World Cup hope to break even and not make a profit, the finance chief of the organising committee has said. "It wouldn't be serious to plan for a profit,'' said Theo Zwanziger, a vice-president of the organising ... EURO FLAVOUR Ronaldo right on target RONALDO believes he is well on course to honour his pre-season promise to score 35 goals this term after grabbing the equaliser in Real Madrid's latest 1-1 draw at Real Betis. The goal, complete with his trademark stepover, brought his tally ... EURO FLAVOUR Beckham's one leg shorter than the other DAVID BECKHAM has one leg shorter than the other, the England captain has told the London's News of the World. Beckham said he was unaware of the problem until he underwent a medical before his transfer from Manchester United to Real ... EURO FLAVOUR 
Manchester United signs Louis SahaMANCHESTER UNITED has finally captured the signature of Fulham's Louis Saha in a deal that is likely to cost the Premiership champion £12 million. A former France Under-21 striker Saha was released, as Fulham manager Chris Coleman and the Club's ... EURO FLAVOUR 
Dino Baggio returns to Serie AFORMER Italy international, Dino Baggio has left Blackburn to return to Serie A with Ancona. Baggio, 32, had joined Blackburn in the summer on a season-long loan from Lazio, but the second half of that spell will now be spent with Ancona. ...
German ace has no plans to go downhill ONLY for Mohammed and Michael Schumacher do mountains move.
LETTERSSir, — This letter is dedicated to one of the all time greats — Stephen Rodger Waugh. November 26th turned out to be a sad day for many of his fans. Though the announcement of his retirement came at the right time, many of us still ...
It is Ernie Els againWHEN Ernie Els comes to Hawaii, he makes far more money than he spends. Winning the Sony Open for the second consecutive year in a playoff, Els made a 30-footer for birdie on the third extra hole to outlast Harrison Frazar at Waialae Country ...
GND varsity winsGURU NANAK DEV University, Amritsar regained the Malhotra Trophy after a lapse of two years in the All India Inter-University women's hockey tournament conducted by the Alagappa University in Karaikudi recently. Of the 62 teams which sent in ... CHENNAI 
Tamil Nadu retains trophyEVEN in a Cup triumph there can be several lessons to be learnt, and Tamil Nadu, that retained the Subbiah Pillai limited overs trophy, would do well to reflect on its performance in the competition. A dominant one-day outfit in the domestic ...
Nothing much to shout about For the present, gymnastics provides a blurry scene. It is not only hazy at the horizon; even a look near gives an obscure picture.
Umpiring moments etched in the mindsetAS we move into the final phase of the VB Series, as Steve Bucknor is no longer a Testy fixation in our mindset, it is meet to focus dispassionately upon certain rankling aspects of elite umpiring Down Under.
Alex HigginsDUBBED the Hurricane for his flamboyant style of play, Alex Higgins took the game of snooker to a new dimension. Now the colourful antics of the Belfast-born legend are being depicted in a one-man show at London's West End. Aptly titled ... 
Goran IvanisevicFORMER Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic will make his competitive comeback in the ATP Milan Indoors tournament in February. The Croat has been sidelined with a knee injury since June 2003. But the organisers have given Ivanisevic, winner in ... 
Stephanie GrafOLYMPIC 800m silver medalist Stephanie Graf has retired from athletics. Injury-hit Graf, 30, who was second at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, made the surprise announcement via e-mail while training in South Africa. "Only 70% of my body wants to ... 
Clive LloydWEST INDIES icon Clive Lloyd believes Ricky Ponting will prove the equal of Steve Waugh as a Test captain — but predicted Sourav Ganguly's Indians will provide the Australians with worthy competition over the next few years, according to ... |
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